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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.64, 365.26 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.64, 365.26 and 177.56 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.64 : 365.26 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.64/365.26 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.64x = 365.26 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.64x = 64,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,855.57/264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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